• Red Shoes, Maboneng, 2019

    ISO 50, 1 sec at f/18, Canon EOS R with a 45mm Tilt-Shift Lens (Manual Focus)
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    In the bright daylight shade, to achieve a shutter speed of 1 second, I lowered my ISO to 50 and set the aperture to f/18. This slow shutter speed, combined with deliberate camera movement, created an abstract impression of my subject,…Read More

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  • Autumn Road, Magobas Kloof area

    Nikon D90 f 6.3 1/250sec ISO 200, HDR edited in Lightroom, 35mm
    Re-edit: – reduced exposure, Reduced highlights, Highlighted road, Changed saturation and luminance on a few colors.

    #LandscapePhotography
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  • Balancing Ambient Light and Bounce Flash #MiniTutorial

    This tutorial shows how to balance ambient light with flash in photography, using a photo taken by @DanieBester of his wife, Amanda, at a rooftop bar in Norwood against a sunset backdrop.

    Step 1: Understanding Ambient Light
    ☀️ Scenario: Capturing a subject against a sunset.
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    Ah, the life of dating a content creator: where the food gets cold, but the content is hot off the press. You become a master of musical chairs, finding that perfect lighting, and your patience stretches longer than the wait for the main course. But hey, on the plus side, you never need to worry about your memories. It’s all on the ‘…Read More

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    DPC posted in the group Videography

    Short Form content is reshaping how we engage and connect. It’s quick, impactful, and the future of digital storytelling. Check out this tutorial by Adrian Per!

    #AdrianPer #Video #ContentCreation

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  • William C Beall. Faith and Confidence, Washington, DC, September 10, 1957
    Photo Credit: Pulitzer.org

    Try to define photography. Some photos are planned for. Some are staged, posed and structured. Then there are the photos that just happen, a fleeting moment that will forever be perfect. Just because it happened and because it is life, and someone…Read More

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    • First time I’ve seen this eye-catching photo and it immediately struck a chord! The scene seems almost staged and has a cinematic quality, appearing as though it could be part of a movie. I love how the main subjects – the boy and the policeman – are isolated against the “extras”, apart from the man on the right glancing down and smiling at them.…Read More

  • Amanda in Autumn, 2022
    ISO 400, 1/4000 sec at f/1.8 on a Canon EOS-R with a 50mm lens.

    Photographed my beautiful wife during an early autumn photography class. We dodged the rain, and the late afternoon sun briefly lit the scene. I edited the shot in Lightroom, using a Kodachrome preset for a vintage look and cloned in extra leaves and…Read More

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  • Margate Beach 01, KZN, 2022

    ISO 100, 0.3 sec at f/11. Canon EOS-R with a 19mm lens. Tripod, NiSi ND filter
    Captured this underexposed image during sunset on a bleak day at Margate Beach after my wife lead me to this spot. Lightroom edits involved substantial dodging and burning with radial masks to accentuate the atmosphere. Even though I…Read More

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  • How organic is this staircase by Santiago Calatrava!

    f/ 5.6, ISO 2500 , 1/100 sec. Canon R5, RF 15-35mm lens at 17mm. Handheld – No tripods allowed

    Following in the Gaudi tradition his inspiration and designs are drawn from nature.
    This was photographed in the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía , which is the opera house in Valencia, Spain. Check…Read More

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  • DPC’s one-day Posing Course incorporates the renowned Roberto Valenzuela’s Posing system, a method we highly recommend alongside his book, “Picture Perfect Posing.” While we gear up for next year’s course dates, here’s a tutorial to tide you over!

    #RobertoValenzuela #PortraitPhotography #PortraitPosing #DPCPosi…Read More

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  • Have you ever thought about capturing the intricate details of 10-inch cars? Consider blending Macro and Automotive photography for an innovative Cinematography project by Mark Raker.

    #MarkRaker #MacroPhotography #AutomotivePhotography #StudioPhotography #Cinematography

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  • We're compiling a tutorial on the best lenses for portrait photography and would appreciate your input, especially if you're a seasoned portrait photographer. --- If you had to choose, which lens would be your staple for portraits? We're focusing on the classic Prime and Zoom options that are most commonly used for portraiture. Cast your vote and please elaborate on your selection in the comments below.

    What's your indispensable portrait lens? You can select up to two lenses if you're torn between favourites, but please limit your choice to two. After voting, please give us more context about your choice in the comments below!
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    • For a prime lens, my favourite is the 85mm f/1.4. I don’t own one but often find myself borrowing it. It’s an exceptional lens for portraits, although the Canon version is quite pricey. I’m considering the Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM as an alternative. Its 1:2 macro feature makes it versatile, good for portraits, and ideal for product…Read More

    • For the prime, I have to go with the 50mm. I am not a seasoned photographer, but the affordable nifty-fifty has served me well, and I have been able to catch a couple of good images with it. The 1.8 50s, including those for the mirrorless, are affordable, sharp (in my opinion) lenses. Getting into photography, this is a great lens. I have,…Read More

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